World Lacrosse is strengthening its foundations. The FI has formalized a partnership until 2028 with Gilman Gear, which will be its official cage supplier for the long term. This equipment will be used during the Women's World Championship (2026), the Men's World Championship (2027), the World Six-a-side Lacrosse Championship (men + women, 2027) and the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship (men + women, 2028).
« Gilman has long been the world benchmark in goal scoring of lacrosse. Having a single, reliable goal type across all our leagues ensures consistency and reliability at the heart of our sport, for our athletes and teams. We are delighted to see the quality of lacrosse competitions improving as our sport moves forward. fast approaching the Olympic Games " said Jim Scherr, CEO of the FI.
A distinctive sound is heard when the ball hits the inside of the net in question. Gilman Gear designed and patented the lacrosse goal that eliminates the string and produces the most pleasant sound of all lacrosse The “ping.” Our mission was to elevate the sport by designing a goal that sparks excitement and motivates players to score, and we are thrilled that “ping” is now part of every lacrosse player’s vocabulary. We are delighted that the Gilman Goal has been selected as the official World Lacrosse goal. " adds Neil Gilman, the company's president and CEO.
